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The Martial Instinct Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hopedale, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tmi-selfdefense.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-634-0030
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has attended the Tiny Tigers program at TMI for about a year, and its been a wonderful experience.”
“Been taking the adult class since last year and it was the best decision I made.”
“My son has attended the Tiny Tigers program at TMI for about a year, and its been a wonderful experience.”
“My self-defense abilities have given me confidence and since I began I have advanced 5 belts and my goal to attain a black belt is well within my sights.”
Other martial arts here
“My husband has also attended the adult BJJ class on Friday night - another great class.”
“My self-defense abilities have given me confidence and since I began I have advanced 5 belts and my goal to attain a black belt is well within my sights.”
What students say
“Huge shout out to Ron, our instructor! He is not only an amazing martial artist but he is a wonderful teacher who works with all ages, skill levels and developmental abilities.”
“I became interested in joining because my then teenage daughter was already a student and she was learning incredible martial arts skills and techniques.”
“The gym is clean with well kept equipment, and Ron's instruction is fantastic.”
“My self-defense abilities have given me confidence and since I began I have advanced 5 belts and my goal to attain a black belt is well within my sights.”
From the reviews
I have been a student at TMI since 2015. I became interested in joining because my then teenage daughter was already a student and she was learning incredible martial arts skills and techniques. It looked like something I could benefit from and I was eager to learn.
I can personally attest to how well this self defense institution works. I signed my son up for this a couple years back, and now he consistently beats the hell out of me. It's ok though because I return the favor with a bottle of jack daniels and my belt LOL
Clean & Friendly. I have tried other martial arts studios for my kids and TMI is by far the best I've come across. The kids are not handed out new belts every other week to keep them happy, they actually have to earn them! Isn't that what it's suppose to be??
My son has attended the Tiny Tigers program at TMI for about a year, and its been a wonderful experience. The gym is clean with well kept equipment, and Ron's instruction is fantastic. He engages the children, and he has a great way of keeping them focused and disciplined.
Your first Karate class at The Martial Instinct Self Defense
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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